Is Mediation a good alternative for us?
by Randall Poff, Mediator and Collaborative Attorney
www.Mediator.Law
Mediation is a way of resolving a dispute with the help of an impartial person (the mediator). The neutral mediator helps both…

December 2, 2018

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
I’m worried that my spouse might not be fair to me in the divorce process. How can we try to work together in a peaceful process but still make sure I am taking care of myself?
Divorce is stressful…

When you’re a child of divorce, holiday celebrations can come with a lot of baggage.
Check out this “first-person” article about new Thanksgiving “traditions.”
[click the turkey]
"On a holiday devoted to gratitude, it…

"We, at Bridges, Are Peacemakers"
by Dona Cullen
What Does That Mean?
Peacemaking means processing differences in a way that results in resolution. It’s not the absence of conflict. It’s an appreciation of conflict as an opportunity…

. . .why not just “ask the judge?”
Mediation is a confidential process for resolving disputes. A neutral professional mediator assists the parties to reach a mutually acceptable resolution of their issues. The mediator does not take…

A divorce coach is a mental health professional – often a psychologist, MA or an LCSW – who assists the clients to effectively move through the divorce.
The “divorce coach” is unique to collaborative law.
There is…

Negotiation requires listening to different perspectives that often conflict with how we see ourselves and our world. This is feedback. It’s hard to give and hard to take.
Why is feedback so hard? Because of our insecurities.
Why is…

Many family mediation matters are handled effectively by a single mediator, but there are also situations in which two professional heads working together are better than one.
Co-mediation involves two trained professionals (usually one lawyer…

Finances – Gather information on your monthly expenses, income, and cash flow needs on a monthly basis. To help with this task, there are free sites such as www.mint.com that can categorize spending and help you understand your monthly budget.…

April 8, 2016

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As obvious as they are, the elements of a constructive divorce become obstructed from view by the emotional intensity of the experience. It is all too easy to stop caring about what happens and start justifying destructive behavior. It is easy…

March 31, 2016

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Your Bridges’ professionals took Veterans’ Day away from their offices to honor vets and learn from and with about forty local collaborating professionals. We spent the day engaged and engaging with our peers.
Tonya started the conference…

Robin Williams (1951-2014) demonstrates CONFLICT with his Sesame Street friends
Collaborative Divorce is so much more than simply negotiating out-of-court. Robin Williams used the collaborative divorce process and is said to have maintained…

Welcome back, Dona!
Dona Cullen has returned from Phoenix, Arizona / ASU Mercado, where she took a 2-day course on Facilitation Skills for Collaborative Professionals. Her instructors were Rita Pollak, JD and Catherine Tornbon.

A guide to networking your way into the green working world of Portland, Oregon. A broad network created this valuable resource for those who want to make a difference.
From an overview of career transition to tips on job search and networking…

Prior to January 1, 2012, Oregon law seemed to prevent “a quickie-divorce.” There was a 90-day waiting period between starting a divorce and time of trial or judgment.
The waiting period had been in effect since 1971, when Oregon adopted…

Recent Blog Excerpts

How to divorce without publicizing your private life by Jo Posey, JD, Managing Attorney, Fischer Family Law, PC www.fischerfamilylaw.com Most people don’t realize that everything they or their spouse files during their divorce case becomes a matter of public record. Every scandalous accusation of past wrongdoing. Every detail about their finances and the finances of […]

Is Collaborative Divorce right for you? Download your free knowledge kit quickly and easily. This free information packet was created by the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) as a tool to educate you both about Collaborative Divorce. The PDF format can safely be downloaded onto your hard drive and emailed, or it can be […]

Is Mediation a good alternative for us? by Randall Poff, Mediator and Collaborative Attorney www.Mediator.Law Mediation is a way of resolving a dispute with the help of an impartial person (the mediator). The neutral mediator helps both of you discuss personal concerns and, if possible, reach a voluntary agreement. The mediator helps you both think […]

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) I’m worried that my spouse might not be fair to me in the divorce process. How can we try to work together in a peaceful process but still make sure I am taking care of myself? Divorce is stressful and scary so your question is a very typical one. You (and […]

When you’re a child of divorce, holiday celebrations can come with a lot of baggage. Check out this “first-person” article about new Thanksgiving “traditions.” [click the turkey] “On a holiday devoted to gratitude, it makes sense to let go of grudges, set aside differences and focus on the positive.” ~Aisha Harris …or check […]

A safe place Watch this video, Collaborative Divorce: A Safe Place, and follow the true-life story of one couple going through their own collaborative divorce. Collaborative Divorce: A Safe Place is a twenty minute YouTube video produced by the International Association of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) and used by permission.

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